Course may be subject to change.
This T-Level in Business Support will prepare you for a career within the industry by providing you with a strong set of transferable core skills, the fundamental knowledge and industry experience. This T-Level course has been developed in collaboration with employers, professional bodies, universities and businesses so the content meets the needs of the industry and will prepare you for the workplace. You will spend 80% of your time at college where you will develop a broad range of core skills from across the whole sector. In addition to this, 20% of your time will be spent with an employer where you will engage in an industry placement in a relevant organisation, giving you hands-on experience in a real-life setting. This T-Level is a technical qualification that includes the following compulsory elements:
- Core theory, concepts and skills for the chosen sector
- Specialist skills and knowledge for an occupation or career
- An industry placement with an employer which runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and gives you practical insights into the sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
- A minimum standard in English, maths and digital provision are also built into the classroom-based element of the T-Level, meaning you will be given a solid foundation of transferable skills.
Entry Criteria
You are required to have gained a grade 4 or above in Maths and English and another 4 GCSE at grade 4 or above.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a course tutor for more information about the course and discuss which is the right course for you.
Times of Delivery
You will be onsite for 18 hours a week and will complete a 45 day work placement.
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
Industry Links
New College Durham has direct links to local and national businesses, and encourages business students to take part in enterprise opportunities.
Previous students have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Young Enterprise competition as it allows them to get a taste of how to set-up and run a business.
The Annual Business Enterprise Day is an opportunity for our business students to gain a wider understanding of enterprise and the world of work.
They learn from other people’s experiences, asking questions and making new contacts.
The Enterprise day offers a chance for students to network with a range of local and national businesses with a range of guest speakers.
Placement
You will be required to complete a 45 day placement to help enhance your skills and knowledge linking into an employee-lead project.
This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed to work in the sector and prepares you to enter the industry through higher study, employment or as an apprentice.You could progress to study a Foundation Degree in Business and Management at New College Durham, or a Higher Apprenticeship in Management (CIPD).
